Explore About the Print Club
The Print Club of Cleveland was founded in 1919 and is the oldest support group of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Its historic mission is “to stimulate interest in and appreciation of old and contemporary prints, to augment by purchase and gift the print collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, and to encourage private collection.”
How big is the Print Club of Cleveland?
The club consists of roughly 250 members. Membership is defined as an individual member, a member and spouse or a member and companion.
Why should I join the Print Club?
By joining the Print Club, you will have an opportunity to:
LEARN about printmaking and print collecting. Print Club programs include printmaking demonstrations in artists' studios, lectures, and tours of private and corporate collections.
ENJOY special access to the CMA's Curators of Prints and Drawings, and to the museum's outstanding collection of prints.
CONTRIBUTE to educating the public about prints and to building the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
COLLECT each year’s specially commissioned presentation print distributed as a gift from the Print Club. Among the over 100 past publication prints, artists include Henri Matisse, Salvatore Dali, Martin Lewis, Reginald Marsh, and Elizabeth Catlett, among others. Visit the Presentation Print page for more info.
TRAVEL with the Print Club throughout the United States and abroad, visiting artist studios, museums, galleries and private collections.
How much does it cost to join?
Dues are $250.00 annually, which includes the cost of the annual presentation print.
How do I join?
The following are requirements for membership in the Print Club:
- A prospective member must be a member of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
- A prospective member must be sponsored by a current member
- A prospective member must have attended one Print Club event (the annual Fine Print Fair counts as an event).
If you know a Print Club member, ask them to help you join. If not, don’t worry. Contact us at printclub@clevelandart.org or call 216-707-6737 and we’ll be happy to help.
Application Forms
Prospective members: Below are PDF membership forms that are fillable (note the form cannot be completed in your browser – you will need to complete the form as a pdf in Adobe Acrobat.) Once complete, save the pdf and email to membership chair Chad Jira at chad.jira@gmail.com.
Sponsors: Please log in to the members area for complete instructions on the application process